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08/13/08
Two amendments to the Debbie Smith DNA Backlog grant program have sparked controversy and led some to argue that the original intent of the bill will be undermined.
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08/13/08
Disparate state laws and state enforcement actions on direct-to-consumer genetic tests are clearly consequences of a void at the federal level, writes Center Director Kathy Hudson.
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07/23/08
The Center has now launched "Project GINA" to disseminate information on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.
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Considering the life-altering information that paternity testing can provide, it is imperative that laboratories perform the tests accurately and reliably.
As the use of forensic DNA analysis expands, so too do legal and ethical concerns.
A drop of blood, a single hair, or even the saliva under a postage stamp -- each contains enough DNA to positively identify a person.

Project GINA

The Center has launched "Project GINA" to disseminate information on the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act.

Issue brief - The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act

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Summary of GINA Title I (Health Insurance)

Summary of GINA Title II (Employment)

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